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Elmer Crowell Golden Plover
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910
$5,100
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $6,500–$8,500under estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2018at The Winter Sale 2018 — Copley
SpeciesPloverSize10.75"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 10 3/4 in. long
A superb plover decoy in transitional plumage. Original paint with minimal wear, an age line in bill, and a small chip under the wing tips.
Provenance: Grant Nelson Collection
Literature: Adele Earnest, The Art of the Decoy, New York, NY, 1965, plate 34, p.55, rigmates illustrated.
Provenance
Grant Nelson Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Mint | — | $36,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $32,400 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $25,200 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $22,800 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $21,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales